Director, Associate General Counsel at Lonza Inc. in Morristown, New Jersey

Job Description:

Hiring - Director, Associate General Counsel - Hybrid

Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our greatest scientific solution is talented people working together, devising ideas that help businesses to help people. In exchange, we let our people own their careers. Their ideas, big and small, genuinely improve the world. And that’s the kind of work we want to be part of.

We are seeking a commercial lawyer to provide general legal services at an exciting global company with U.S. offices located in New Jersey, Maryland, Texas, New Hampshire, Florida, and Oregon and manufacturing facilities in a number of other locations.

Job Overview:

Commercial lawyer with validated experience in contract drafting and commercial transactions to provide legal review, advice, and support on a broad range of legal matters including strategic transactions, commercial contracting, quality and operations, claims resolution and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on strategic sourcing and procurement matters as well as capital expenditure and construction projects. Experience in drafting contracts for indirect procurement matters, equipment purchases agreements, construction contracts, design and build contracts and EPCM contracts preferred.

Experience with real estate matters a plus. Strong drafting, communication and negotiating skills required.

Work closely with business functions and senior management. Actively assist company in achieving business objectives.

Demonstrate strategic value and competence in applying legal skills to daily corporate, business, compliance and matters.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for assuring the availability, continuity and quality of proficient, timely and cost-efficient legal services. This position has an important role in providing legal advice in areas of significant company-wide impact.


• Provide comprehensive legal counsel to support contractual and commercial projects for Lonza’s business operations and initiatives.


• Work closely with all business functions and senior management. Actively assist company in achieving business objectives.


• Identify areas of company risk and make proposals for and lead implementation of mitigation strategies.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Level: J.D. degree required

Minimum Years Required Experience: 7-10 Years proven experience!

Every day, Lonza’s products and services have a positive impact on millions of people. For us, this is not only a great privilege, but also a great responsibility. How we achieve our business results is just as important as the achievements themselves. At Lonza, we respect and protect our people and our environment. Any success we achieve is no success at all if not achieved ethically.

People come to Lonza for the challenge and creativity of solving complex problems and developing new ideas in life sciences. In return, we offer the satisfaction that comes with improving lives all around the world. The satisfaction that comes with making a meaningful difference.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including the location of the successful candidate, qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and job-related knowledge. Full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including performance-related bonus, medical and dental coverage, 401k plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off (PTO), and more.

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.